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Dengue Fever in Brazil (Update)

22 February 2012

According to the Ministry of Health, Brazil registered a 62 per cent decline in dengue cases in the beginning of 2012. During the period 1 Jan-11 Feb, there were 40 486 dengue cases registered compared to 106 373 cases in 2011. Additionally, there was a 66 per cent reduction in dengue deaths from 95 to 32.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.